Maó, the capital of Menorca, overlooks one of the largest natural harbours in the world and is the base for diving in the south-east of the island.
Maó, the capital of Menorca, overlooks one of the largest natural harbours in the world and is the base for diving in the south-east of the island. From here you reach the Illa de l'Aire marine reserve, with its rock and posidonia seabeds, and dives in caves and small wrecks. It is a convenient, well-connected spot, ideal for combining diving with a visit to the city and its historic harbour.
Illa de l'Aire, off the south coast of Maó, is a marine reserve protecting rock and posidonia seabeds with abundant wildlife. It is one of the most valued dives in south-east Menorca, reached by boat from Maó or Es Castell.
Yes. The natural harbour and sheltered south-eastern coves offer calm conditions for try dives and Open Water courses, while the reserve and cave dives are aimed at certified divers.
Groupers, moray eels, octopuses, sea bream and shoals of fish over posidonia meadows and rocky seabeds. The Illa de l'Aire area stands out for its density of life thanks to the reserve's protection.
From May to October, with the best visibility in summer. The south-east is sheltered from the northerly tramontana, so it often offers diveable days even when the wind blows from the north.